MEGA LIVING LANDSCAPE INTERNSHIP (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

SANParks is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a Mega Living Landscapes Intern in the Park Planning and Development Unit. Mega Living Landscapes are a reimagining of how to manage and conserve biodiversity on a much greater scale and in a more inclusive manner. They acknowledge the interconnectedness between biodiversity protection, climate resilience and the well-being of people.
The Mega Living Landscapes (MLL) Intern will assist with project planning and implementation within the Cape and Garden Route Regions which offers exposure to biodiversity stewardship and cross sectoral extension, landowner and stakeholder engagement and protected area expansion (contract national parks). Support will be needed for projects which aim to unlock key aspects in the process of expanding existing protected areas through focused, technical assistance and facilitating broader landscape scale conservation activities through awareness and capacity building, The position will be stationed in Cape Town.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Code 08 driver’s license is an essential requirement of the position.
• Computer Literate in MS office packages.
• Working knowledge of GIS.
• Exposure in assisting in a conservation project.
• 1-2 years working experience in the Cape Floristic Region.
• Sound report writing and presentation skills.
• High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
• Willingness to travel is essential.
• Understanding of protected area expansion mechanisms would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of Landscape Scale Conservation practices and processes.
• Good interpersonal people skills.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing biodiversity stewardship and cross sectoral activities in priority landscapes.
• Assist with operational planning and implementation of various SANParks Mega Living Landscapes projects.
• Assist with mapping using appropriate GIS tools.
• Assist with the coordination of technical assistance interventions for stewardship sites.
• Assist with stewardship capacity building and awareness interventions.
• Assist with project management and administration (monitoring and submission of progress reports).

Please Note
Completing the online application form is mandatory. CV-only submissions will not be considered.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary R8 750.00 Per Month (Stipend)

How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply via the link and forward their applications and detailed CVs, qualifications and ID copy by  email to Celine.hendricks@sanparks.org , application form: https://forms.office.com/r/3bChgTn0Eq?origin=lprLink
Completing the online application form is mandatory. CV-only submissions will not be considered.
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date 26 March 2026